The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled a brand of mini pastries in a context salmonella epidemic it sickened 61 people in five provinces.
The CFIA said illnesses linked to Sweet Cream mini pastries have been reported in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick, including 17 hospitalizations.
The youngest person to become ill was three years old, while the oldest was 88 years old, according to the CFIA notice.
The regulator said the pastries were distributed to various locations, including bakeries, hotels, restaurants, hospitals and nursing homes, and had also been served at catered events.
Recall of “Sweet Cream” brand mini pastries.
CFIA
The recall concerns the following products:
- “Mini Patiesserie” sweet cream, 4 kg boxes — UPC 8 058302 730028, all expiry dates from 2025/06/17 to 2025/11/15 inclusive
- “Mini Patisserie Tray A” sweet cream, 1 kg boxes — UPC 8 058302 730004, all expiry dates from 2025/06/17 to 2025/11/15 inclusive
- “Mini Patisserie Tray B” sweet cream, 1 kg boxes — UPC 8 058302 730011, all expiry dates from 2025/06/17 to 2025/11/15 inclusive
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Anyone with some of the recalled products is asked to throw them away or return them to the place where they were purchased.
“Most people who become ill from a salmonella infection will make a full recovery after a few days without treatment, but it can also lead to serious illness and hospitalization,” the CFIA said.
Those most at risk include the elderly, young children, pregnant people, and people with weakened immune systems.
Symptoms include chills, fever, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps and sudden headaches. Symptoms usually begin within six to 72 hours after exposure and can last between four and seven days.
You can find out more about the recall notice on CFIA website.
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